Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. It is National Farmworker Safety Week with Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papgani “The AgMeter.” A special feature on farmworker emergencies…
Western Tree Nut Association Submits Comments to CA DPR on Use of Paraquat
…winter for no-till or minimum-till practices, and as a rotation partner to glyphosate to prevent resistance. Paraquat is crucial for sustainability in the cotton industry and for managing difficult weeds…
American Agriculture History Minute: Missouri Bootheel Logging Industry Begins
…to drain the swamp land. As a result, population in the Bootheel more than tripled from 1880 to 1930. And cotton flourished as the number one crop. That’s today’s American…
CDFA and California Agricultural Export Council Host International Buyers
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in collaboration with the California Agricultural Export Council and Fresno Center for International Trade Development, is hosting over 15 international buyers from Southeast…
Over $1.6 Million Raised for FFA
The National FFA Organization has announced that its members, alumni, and supporters raised over $1.6 million during the tenth annual Give FFA Day—a record for the event. Last year’s fundraiser…
North American Blueberry Council Sees Significant Growth
The North American Blueberry Council has seen significant growth with a nearly 38% increase in membership, now representing over 240 members across North America and internationally. New board members have…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-21-25
…Frausto, Vice President of the Woodlake FFA chapter, discussed her experiences at the National FFA Foundation’s Next Gen Conference in Florida. She highlighted her passion for agriculture, her involvement in…
Ninth Annual “Feeding the Economy” Report Highlights Agriculture’s Impact on U.S. Economy
…International Fresh Produce Association Meat Institute National Association of State Departments of Agriculture National Association of Wheat Growers National Corn Growers Association National Fisheries Institute National Grain and Feed Association…
A Crucial Event for the Pork Industry
The 2025 National Pork Industry Forum, a joint meeting of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the National Pork Board, is a crucial event for the pork industry, with…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-20-25
…line speed increases for poultry and pork sectors, based on a successful pilot program since November 2021. The National Pork Producers Council and National Chicken Council support the decision, citing…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-19-25
…and Nick Papagni discussed the Trump administration’s plan to close or consolidate 800 lease locations, including offices of the Environmental Protection Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the US…
USDA Expediting Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers
DepositPhotos image Marking National Agriculture Day, Secretary Rollins Prioritizes Timely Support for Farmers (USDA-FSA/WASHINGTON/March 18, 2025) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, on National Agriculture Day, announced that the U.S….
Mushroom Council Elected New Officers
The Mushroom Council, a nine-member body of domestic growers and an importer, elected new officers for 2025 and welcomed new board members. The council aims to maintain and expand mushroom…
National Farmers Union Launches Farmers Capital Fund
DepositPhotos image Courtesy of National Farmers Union The National Farmers Union (NFU) has launched the Farmers Capital Fund, a $25 million investment initiative aimed at supporting early- and growth-stage companies…